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Texting while driving is illegal in the state of Iowa, but it’s only a secondary offense, meaning that vehicle operators can’t be pulled over unless a police officer sees them engaging in some other illegal act first.  However, that could change if a bill being considered by the state’s Senate is passed.  Currently being mulled… read more

If you’re a parent, then it’s up to you to do whatever is necessary to ensure the safety of your child or children.  But did you know that there’s something you can do to protect other kids all across the nation? When children suffer side effects from medication or a medical device, a parent’s first… read more

There are all sorts of things that can compromise one’s ability to drive along the road, and just as many laws to address those behaviors.  Distraction seems to be the cause of the day, with legislators across the country pursuing laws against texting or cellphone usage.  But a new report shows us that stoned driving… read more

Across the country, many states are looking into the passage of laws that would limit distracting behaviors at the wheel.  One such state is Arizona, where lawmakers are considering a measure that targets the youngest and thus most inexperienced drivers. The state’s Senate Committee on Public Safety last week gave the go-ahead to a proposed… read more

A potential power loss issue has led BMW to recall more than half a million vehicles, and the recall comprises numerous types of automobiles of various model years.  Consumers should make themselves aware of this information so as to encourage highway safety. 3-Series, 1-Series, and Z4 vehicles are being recalled by BMW, and depending on… read more

Vistide (cidofovir injection) from lot number B120217A is being recalled by Gilead Sciences.  Certain vials were shown to contain particulates, and thus those versions of the injection with an expiration date of May 2015 are being recalled.  No one has reported sustaining any type of adversity in conjunction with this item, but the company takes… read more

Reumofan Plus sold across the country is being recalled because the labels fail to declare those drugs that are present within the medication.  The recall pertains to products from Lot 99515 that have an expiration date of 09/16.  One person has already reported sustaining an illness in association with this product, which was available in… read more

Florida is in the process of seeking to approve a measure that would ban texting and driving at the wheel, but in the meantime, various organizations are doing their part to raise awareness about this important issue.  Today, the Designated Texter campaign was rolled out by the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority.  The agency has set… read more

A recent Town Hall meeting in Lake County provided some great insight as to how residents can protect themselves from all sort of threats, especially burglars and other criminals.  The meeting was ostensibly held in order to address recent break-ins and a tragic crime that claimed the life of a local resident.  With numerous police… read more

Most people probably don’t think twice about supplying their children with ibuprofen when they become ill.  But as this next story illustrates, dangerous side effects can sometimes present.  One family forced to go through a terrifying ordeal has just won a lawsuit against the makers of the drug. The lawsuit was filed against Johnson &… read more

The Carnival Triumph has finally docked in Mobile, Alabama, allowing passengers to stream off the DOA ship and begin the arduous process of making it back home to friends and family.  As they attempt to put this hectic ordeal behind them, it’s important to look back at the event to gain a better understanding of… read more

The threat of a fall has led to the recall of a series of step stools.  The defect has already caused its share of incidents and injuries, so consumers across the country should take note and react accordingly. The Kansas City, Missouri-based Cramer LLC announced the recall, which pertains to Task It 1-UP folding step… read more